Between the Quest 2 (128GB) and Index, the Quest 2 (128GB) comes out ahead in standalone, while the Index wins on field of view and refresh rate. Overall, the Quest 2 (128GB) scores 63.8 and the Index scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Index is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 31.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Quest 2 (128GB) if you care most about standalone. The biggest gaps in its favor are standalone.
Pick the Index if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are field of view, refresh rate.
Both ship with comparable eye tracking, color passthrough, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Index is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Meta - Quest 2 (128GB) wins
- ▲Standalone: true (vs false).
Why Valve - Index wins
- ▲Field of view — 34.02% more. 130 ° vs 97 °.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Meta - Quest 2 (128GB) | Valve - Index |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution per eye | 1832x1920 | 1440x1600 |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Field of view | 97 ° | 130 °lead |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
Tracking & Audio
| Spec | Meta - Quest 2 (128GB) | Valve - Index |
|---|---|---|
| Inside-out tracking | truelead | false |
| Eye tracking | false | false |
| Face tracking | false | false |
| Color passthrough | false | false |
Compute
| Spec | Meta - Quest 2 (128GB) | Valve - Index |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone | truelead | false |
| Battery | 2.5 hlead | 0 h |
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